Over 300 scientists discuss medical technology

(NLDO)- Health technology assessment is considered an effective tool to improve the efficiency of the health system.

Professor, Dr. Tran Van Thuan, Deputy Minister of Health, speaking at the medical technology assessment conference

More than 300 experts and senior medical officials from Vietnam and countries such as Australia, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Russia, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines shared and discussed at the International Conference on Medical Technology Assessment organized by Hong Bang International University on November 1 and 2.

With the theme "Value-based medical technology supply: Challenges and solutions", international experts shared their experiences in applying medical technology assessment and value-based procurement in their countries. MSc. Rossana Eugenia Alessandrello from Spain reported on "Experience in value-based medical equipment procurement in Europe"; Dr. Pritaporn Kingkaew, Thailand shared "Experience in medical technology assessment for medical equipment in Thailand"; Prof. Eric Andrew Finkelstein, National University of Singapore reported on "Medical technology assessment for medical equipment in Singapore"; MSc. Gregory O'Toole and the topic "Application of value-based drug supply in Australia"...

Besides are some outstanding reports by domestic experts such as "Overview of the development and application of medical technology assessment in Vietnam" by Dr. Nguyen Khanh Phuong, Institute of Health Strategy and Policy; "From medical technology assessment to value-based drug supply" by Associate Professor - Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy, Hong Bang International University; "Application of medical technology assessment in building drug lists at hospitals" by Associate Professor - Dr. Do Van Dung, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City.

Foreign experts share at the International Conference on Health Technology Assessment

Prof. Dr. Tran Van Thuan, Deputy Minister of Health, said that Vietnam is striving to achieve the goal of universal health care coverage (HCC). With limited financial resources while the demand for health care is constantly increasing, one of the top concerns is to improve the efficiency of allocation and use of health financial resources. This requirement for developing countries like Vietnam is even more urgent when health care costs are increasing while funding for health care is limited. Health technology assessment is considered an effective tool to improve the efficiency of the health system with the aim of supporting policy makers in making evidence-based policy decisions on the selection, payment and optimal use of health technology.

According to Mr. Thuan, in recent times, medical technology assessment activities in Vietnam have made progress but still face many difficulties and challenges. Compared to many countries in the world and in the region, Vietnam is still a country that lags behind in developing medical technology assessment, so it is necessary to strengthen international cooperation and exchange in this field.

According to experts, health technology assessment is a method of evaluating the medical, epidemiological, sociological and economic aspects of health interventions (including drugs, vaccines, medical procedures, medical devices, health services and public health interventions) in many fields such as medicine, sociology and economics.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/hon-300-nha-khoa-hoc-ban-ve-cong-nghe-y-te-196241101132458292.htm